Programs

  • Land Protection and Conservation

    Legal securement of land - Permanent land protections are secured through outright purchases, gifts and transfers, including those that have created 15 parks and preserves, the establishment of conservation easements for farmland, wildlife habitat, and other purposes. In fiscal year 2022, Whatcom Land Trust secured 178.86 new acres for a total of 15,710 of acres protected.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
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    $338.8K

  • Land Stewardship and Restoration

    Land stewardship and restoration that increase landscape connectivity, improve ecosystem biodiversity and restore natural systems to support the recovery of key fish and wildlife species. In fiscal year 2022, the Trust monitored, managed, and reported on 6,000 acres of Trust-owned property across Whatcom County; worked with over 100 Conservation Easement landowners across 9,700 acres to uphold easements, monitor, and report for annual records; hosted over 25 stewardship volunteer events on Trust properties to restore habitat through invasive plant removal, native plant installation, and other management needs; assessment and restoration design completed for new California Creek properties - Blaine Road, Bridge Way, and Fleet Road; completed final surveys and majority of permit applications for development of the Harrison Reserve Outdoor Educational Project aiming to equitably get students in an outdoor learning environment while improving the wetland habitat.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $241.1K

  • Community Engagement in Conservation

    Community engagement in conservation action - We educate community members on Whatcom Land Trust's work through storytelling, events, digital engagement tools and outreach. We highlight the impacts of conservation and stewardship projects on overall ecosystem health with a focus on climate resilience and inspiring meaningful connections between people and land. Engagement tools establish clear pathways for community members to grow involvement with the organization through education, volunteer opportunities and giving. In fiscal year 2022, Whatcom Land Trust organized the following community engagement activities: Digital and Print Engagement: -Monthly E-Newsletters to 3,500 subscribers including updates on conservation milestones and ongoing restoration work. -Management of social media channels 1,500 Instagram followers 2,800 Facebook followers -Production of consistent printed communication with donors and volunteers supporting giving campaigns -Targeted outreach and advertising campaigns supporting Stewardship and Conservation events. In-Person Events: -Spring Benefit Gala (The Land in Our Hands) -Weekly stewardship work parties to engage volunteers
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $93K